Overview
- Forest and police teams seized bones and skin during a joint operation in Simaluguri Baligaon, Gohpur, under the Biswanath Wildlife Division of Kaziranga.
- The parts are believed to be from a Royal Bengal tiger, with laboratory confirmation pending.
- The five accused were identified as Eilaram Doley, Ripun Pegu, Kerani Kaman, Pulish Kutum and Dipen Pegu.
- Investigators say the group sought a deal reportedly worth about ₹40 lakh and maintained contacts with past rhino poaching offenders.
- The suspects were arrested under the Wildlife Protection Act as authorities pursue leads on possible trafficking links and potential buyers.